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Nov 26, 2025 • 4min
Stranger Things is back!
A decade after the show first hit Netflix, the grand finale of Stranger Things is here, bringing a conclusion to one of Netflix’s most popular series of all time. All to chat about with Sarina Bellisimo, Broadcaster and Entertainment Journalist.
Nov 26, 2025 • 5min
Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace deal is 'very close'
US President Donald Trump said he is sending his envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week as President Trump seeks to close out a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking to Ciara with more on this was Duncan Bullivant, CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Former British Army Officer and Former UK Diplomat.
Nov 26, 2025 • 9min
The Government is 'budgeting like there’s no tomorrow', report finds
The Government is budgeting like there’s no tomorrow and adding more money to an already-strong economy. That’s according to the latest assessment by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Seamus Coffey, Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council.
Nov 26, 2025 • 5min
Are too many learner drivers making our roads unsafe?
Ireland is now home to an unprecedented wave of learner drivers, with nearly four hundred thousand novices behind the wheel. All to discuss with Ger Hyland President of the Irish Road Haulage Association.
Nov 26, 2025 • 4min
UK braces for Rachel Reeve’s autumn budget
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will today publish the UK government’s Autumn Budget. Speaking to Shane about the budget was Lauren McEvatt, former Conservative government Special Adviser and Co-host of the Welsh Politics Podcast.
Nov 26, 2025 • 5min
MetroLink facing ‘inevitable delay’
Construction of the MetroLink rail line is now facing an ‘inevitable delay’ according to Transport Infrastructure Ireland, after a number of residents in Ranelagh lodged a High Court challenge against the decision to grant permission for the multibillion-euro project. We discussed further with Tom Phillips, from Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD.
Nov 26, 2025 • 5min
Has Ireland fallen behind Europe when it comes to childcare?
Ireland is an unfortunate outlier in Europe when it comes to early childhood education and care and family leave. That’s the view of the National Women’s Council, who are today hosting a conference discuss how Ireland can develop an integrated model of public early education and care and adequate family leave. To discuss further we heard from Donal Swan, Women’s Economic Equality Co-ordinator, with the National Women’s Council.
Nov 25, 2025 • 4min
A call to show respect for retail workers this Christmas
As the Christmas period intensifies, Mandate Trade Union is calling on shoppers to show respect for retail workers under pressure. We discuss further with Jim Fuery, Mandate Assistant General Secretary.
Nov 25, 2025 • 4min
Taxi drivers hit back at Uber’s fixed-fares
Taxi drivers across the country are protesting against Uber’s proposed fixed-fare model this coming Thursday. This is the second protest on the issue as the industry claim their concerns are not being addressed. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was taxi driver David Knox.
Nov 25, 2025 • 4min
Automatic broadband, mobile or TV price hikes may become a thing of the past
Automatic broadband, mobile or TV price hikes may become a thing of the past. Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent is reporting that the Government is getting ready to introduce a law that would allow people to cancel their contracts if prices go up.
